Senior Vice President of Operations & Strategic Implementation

Mindful Philanthropy is seeking an entrepreneurial , mission-driven and operationally focused Senior Vice President (SVP) of Operations and Strategic Implementation. This senior executive will play a critical role in translating the organization’s board-approved strategic plan into effective and measurable execution across teams, systems, and partnerships.

The role is focused on stewarding Mindful Philanthropy’s existing strategic framework — centered on increasing philanthropic support for mental health, addiction, and well-being — through disciplined implementation, operational leadership, and internal alignment. By doing so, the SVP will ensure that the organization is well-positioned to achieve its four strategic priorities:

1. Grow and sustain the organization
2. Strengthen funder networks
3. Align capital in strategic issue areas
4. Unlock capital from adjacent sectors

Responsibilities

Strategic Implementation and Organizational Operations

• Lead the implementation of Mindful Philanthropy’s multi-year strategy in collaboration with the CEO and senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain systems, tools, and processes to monitor progress on strategic goals and ensure accountability across the organization.
• Partner with the CEO to prepare board-facing updates and dashboards that track key performance indicators and impact metrics.

Operational Infrastructure and Financial Stewardship

• Oversee daily operations and finance, ensuring that workflows, policies, and procedures are aligned with the strategic plan and organizational values.
• Lead annual budget development and manage financial planning in collaboration with the CEO and external accountants.
• Ensure operational compliance and oversee risk management, legal matters, and audit processes.
• Supervise the implementation and integration of technology infrastructure (CRM, finance tools, knowledge management) to support strategy execution.

Team Leadership and Culture

• Provide day-to-day leadership presence for staff, promoting a collaborative and mission-centered culture.
• Manage team leads across operations, HR, communications and align with programs leads to ensure internal coordination and high-functioning project delivery.
• Design and facilitate internal meetings, retreats, and offsites to drive alignment, morale, and team development.

Program, Events, and External Coordination

• Support the planning and execution of organizational convenings, funder engagement activities, and field-facing events.
• Serve as a key partner to the CEO in coordinating across board members, funder networks, and philanthropic partners to advance shared goals.

Qualifications

• MPA, MBA, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–7 years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit operations and/or strategic implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, design performance dashboards, and oversee complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in operational tools such as Google Workspace, CRM systems, QuickBooks, and cloud-based project management software.
• Experience overseeing remote teams and creating strong, values-aligned organizational cultures.
• Passion for mental health, addiction, and well-being, with a belief in the power of philanthropy to drive systemic change.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, remote position
• Reports to the CEO
• Domestic travel expected 4-6 times annually for team offsites and events
• Comprehensive benefits included
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

About Mindful Philanthropy

Mindful Philanthropy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Mindful Philanthropy catalyzes impactful funding in mental health, addiction, and well-being. We work toward a bold goal: to grow high-impact mental health funding to $35 billion annually by 2035, guiding the philanthropic sector to take bigger, bolder, and more informed action. As a field catalyst, we simplify complexity, uplift scalable solutions, and align funders across issues and geographies to drive systemic change.